Co-written by: Chelleste Blackburn (Paralegal) KEY TAKE OUTS: Ronald Tarlington was a cop with 25 years on the police force. He was charged with sexual… Read More »Friendly Behaviour Does Not Constitute Consent
KEY TAKE OUTS: In the event of separation, it is important to think about what happens to your furry friends. When you separate, the pets… Read More »What Happens to your Fur Baby when you Separate
KEY TAKE OUTS The NSW government has proposed land mark reforms to hold child sex offenders accountable. The Evidence Amendment (Tendency and Coincidence) Act 2020… Read More »Landmark Child Sexual Abuse Reforms Pass Parliament
KEY TAKE OUTS Catfishing is an emerging phenomenon. It occurs when a person creates a fake profile on social media with the intent to deceive… Read More »How to Catch a Catfish
Domestic Violence is a serious issue that affects Australians every single day. It is paramount we treat it with the severity and awareness necessary in… Read More »Domestic Violence in 2020 and Australia’s Response
Cardinal George Pell has had a historic legal battle. From being the most senior Catholic in the world to have been found guilty of sexually… Read More »What Effect will the High Court’s Decision to Quash George Pell’s Conviction have
In the interest of protecting the general population from the spread of COVID19, the NSW government has taken unprecedented action. The NSW government has now… Read More »Early Release of Prisoners due to COVID19
In the interest of public safety, the Australian government has restricted travel over Easter to essential travel only. Consequences for leaving your place of residence… Read More »There will be No Hopping around this Easter
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic that the world is experiencing at the moment, there have been changes to how we live our lives, and this… Read More »Parenting amid the Coronavirus pandemic
These are steps you need to take when a party to a marriage or de facto relationship decides to separate. KEY TAKE OUTS: This article… Read More »A Quick Guide to Separation
Grandparents are often an important part of a child’s life. Grandparents can be involved in lots of different ways – perhaps it’s a regular babysitting… Read More »As a grandparent, do I have a right to see my grandchildren under family law?
There is a general misconception surrounding separation and whether it can only occur if parties are living in completely different residences. This is in fact… Read More »Separation & Divorce: The Rules
What are your rights as a Step-Parent when you have separated from your biological parent? Section 4 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Commonwealth) defines… Read More »Step Parent Rights After A Separation With The Biological Parent
Mobile Phone Detection In NSW, it is an offence to use your mobile phone whilst driving. From 1 July 2018, drivers on NSW roads can… Read More »Mobile Phone Detection
The festive season is just around the corner. If you’re wondering about your teenage children, their friends and what’s right and wrong when it comes… Read More »Q&A: Minors and alcohol at parties
